Speedmaster MidRise Air Intake Manifold

What about a heat shield/gasket for the carb?
We've already discussed it or I told him that's an option to try, but it's winter and not happening as much so being the procrastinater he is he will wait till it really gets him in a jam.. I love my son he so predictable...lol.. great father and hard worker, just a mechanic so he doesn't like working on cars/trucks off work..